+ 33.781.37.00.70
Contact@ThePlanetParis.com, theplanetparis@yahoo.com
The must-do tour in the City of Lights Discover the rich heritage of Paris!
Welcome to Versailles
The Palace from the seat of power to a museum of the history of France.
The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest
achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII & old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended
by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682. A succession of kings
continued to embellish the Palace up until the French Revolution.
Today the Palace contains 2,300 rooms spread over 63,154 m2.
In 1789, the French Revolution forced Louis XVI to leave Versailles for Paris. The Palace would never
again be a royal residence and a new role was assigned to it in the 19th century, when it became the
Museum of the History of France in 1837 by order of King Louis-Philippe, who came to the throne in
1830. The rooms of the Palace were then devoted to housing new collections of paintings and sculptures
representing great figures and important events that had marked the History of France. These
collections continued to be expanded until the early 20th century at which time, under the influence of
its most eminent curator, Pierre de Nolhac, the Palace rediscovered its historical role when the whole
central part was restored to the appearance it had had as a royal residence during the Ancien Régime.
Tour Code: 777-142
Duration: 7 hour
Departure city: Paris
End city: Paris
Departure Point: Palace of Versailles.
Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.
* Adult: 12 and older
* Children younger than 5 are free of charge.
* Prices will change day to day, due to the currency exchange rates. Tours booked and paid for will be
charged at the current rate at which the tour price is shown. We will not refund any price differences,
should prices drop for the tour. Tours will be subject to Cancellation Fees, should any changes be made
for a reservation.
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation
process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without
prior notice.
Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make
reservation.
Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of
tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
In an attempt to gain some brief respite from courtly etiquette, the kings of Versailles built themselves
more intimate spaces close to the main palace. Adjoining the Petit Parc, the estate of Trianon is home to
the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon palaces, as well as the Queen’s Hamlet and a variety of ornamental
gardens.
Visitors looking through the central window in the Hall of Mirrors will see the Grande Perspective
stretching away towards the horizon from the Water Parterre. This unique east-west perspective
originally dates from before the reign of Louis XIV, but it was developed and extended by the gardener
André Le Nôtre, who widened the Royal Way and dug the Grand Canal.
The Great and Small Stables, commissioned by Louis XIV and built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart,
constituted the greatest royal construction project for housing horses ever undertaken. Situated
opposite the Palace, they mark the edge of the Place d’Armes and the start of three main avenues. The
position and size of the Royal Stables testify to the importance of horses during the Ancien Régime. The
names of the two buildings refer not to their size, but to their purpose.
We advise starting at 10h in the morning.
Duration: 7 hours
– Please arrive at the Meeting point 10 minutes before.
– A fair amount of walking is required, please wear comfortable shoes.
– This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or
activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator&
name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for
more information.
Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we
may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra
measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible
denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
